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Packers' Christian Watson Supports Teammate After Trade
Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks was traded from Green Bay to Philadelphia.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:25am
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A cubist interpretation of the trade between the Packers and Eagles, highlighting the complex business dynamics that players must navigate in the NFL.Green Bay TodayThe Green Bay Packers have traded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, who played with Wicks for three seasons, took to social media to show his support for his now-former teammate, writing 'GO BE GREAT BRO 4L' and adding a peace sign.
Why it matters
The Packers' wide receiver depth takes a hit with the loss of Wicks, who was one of their better downfield threats. This move also sparks speculation about the future of Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown. The trade highlights the constant roster churn in the NFL, as players like Watson and Wicks must navigate the business side of the sport.
The details
Wicks signed a four-year, $4.14 million contract with the Packers in 2023 and then inked a new one-year, $12.5 million deal with the Eagles after the trade. In his final season with Green Bay in 2025, Wicks had 332 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 21 first downs on 30 receptions and 46 targets in 14 games.
- The trade was announced on April 11, 2026.
The players
Christian Watson
A wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers who played with Dontayvion Wicks for three seasons.
Dontayvion Wicks
A wide receiver who was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles
An NFL team that acquired Dontayvion Wicks in a trade with the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers
An NFL team that traded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles.
What they’re saying
“GO BE GREAT BRO 4L”
— Christian Watson
The takeaway
The trade of Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers to the Eagles highlights the constant roster churn in the NFL, as players must navigate the business side of the sport. Christian Watson's supportive message for his former teammate shows the camaraderie between players, even as they end up on different teams.
